Road black spots under scrutiny

Police say most public complaints about dangerous driving are coming from incidents on the Peak Downs Highway and the Eton Range.

Police have intercepted two drivers in the past two days after tip-offs from concerned motorists, with one man arrested on Wednesday and another fined for dangerous behaviour on the Eton Range.

Senior Sergeant Richard Turner says the most common complaints are about speeding and dangerous overtaking.

He is urging motorists to call police if they see someone driving dangerously.

"We're very pleased to receive those complaints from motorists," he said.

"From a policing point of view we'd like to think we can be out there as much as we can, but the practicality is that's not always the case.

"But the eyes of the community are very important in that they can identify drivers who are driving either dangerously or in a manner that's not acceptable."

The Mackay Road Accident Action Group says it is disappointing some drivers are ignoring the many safety campaigns operating in the region.

Carol Single says the stretch of the Peak Downs Highway near the Eton Range is a very accident-prone area.

"One of the biggest problems is impatience, it's just important to make sure it is safe before you overtake," she said.

"The Nebo Community Group and the Road Accident Action Group put up some signs recently and highlighted just how many accidents had been on that road, and it's just really disheartening when you find that people are out there and not trying to do the right thing."